Small goods manufacturer Hellers is facing penalties after three children suffered allergic reactions caused by consuming mispackaged Sizzlers sausages. [ + ]

The increasing number of 'food shocks' — sudden losses in food production — caused by extreme weather, overfishing and geopolitical crises pose significant threats to global food security. [ + ]

Nestlé has acquired NZ-developed technology that addresses iron deficiency without affecting the taste of drinks and food. [ + ]

Tired of egg farming? Now you could put chicken expertise to a new use — drug manufacturing. [ + ]

Consumers can now make healthier food choices using FSANZ's refreshed nutrient database, where they can look up how much fibre is in dates or the amount of caffeine in chocolate. [ + ]

Adolfo Orive will replace Dennis Jönsson as President and CEO of Tetra Pak from April 2019. [ + ]

In a bonus for food safety, a new technology is making commercial paints and coatings antimicrobial. [ + ]

Patties has bought Simplot's Pakenham plant to extend its product portfolio into ready meals and more. [ + ]

The strategy will support collaboration between government, industry, researchers and training institutions to help NSW food and beverage manufacturers make the most of export opportunities. [ + ]

Pre-cut lid and shrink sleeve manufacturer Chadwicks of Bury has appointed John Harrison as Technical Sales Manager for Australia and New Zealand to support the company's growth strategy. [ + ]

Remember the horsemeat scandal and the melamine in baby formula crisis? Absolutely everyone answers yes. [ + ]

The centre in Limerick will focus on scientific research to support innovations in the development of milk-based maternal and infant nutrition products for the global market. [ + ]

A study found that although some adventurous Australian consumers would try seaweed-based main meals, snacks such as crackers and sushi are more widely consumed. [ + ]

Pet owners are more likely to be vegetarian or vegan than members of the general population, and some have expressed interest in feeding their pets a plant-based diet. [ + ]

Americans drank 3.345 billion cases of alcohol last year — yet their total beverage alcohol consumption declined. [ + ]